- 1 hour 14 minutes943b wwgd: they earn nearly half a million a year, so where does all the money go?
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*Beth and her husband are high income earners, yet they don't feel like they're flushed with cash. Where's the money going? Glen takes a look under the hood of their situation.
*Names changed for privacy
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28 October 2026, 6:10 pm - 36 minutes 29 seconds12 Months to Retire Right is out now! a look inside the book & what to expect
Get our new book, 12 Months to Retire Right, out now! https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE
For most Aussies, retirement raises two big questions: what will I do with my time and will my money last? In today's episode Glen and co-author Vince Scully unpack their step-by-step guide, 12 Months to Retire Right which is officially available online and in stores today. They touch on:
ππΌ the 12 chapters in the book
ππ½ the retirement myth Vince says he sees the damage of every single day
ππΎ what super actually is, and why it's worth understanding at any age
ππΏ how to get the right advice, from the right place, at the right time
ππ» mortgage, super, or invest?
π what to know before you trust an online retirement calculator
ππΌ why property is great for building wealth but gets clunky in retirement
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27 October 2026, 6:10 pm - 1 hour 15 minutes943 company shares, negative gearing, reno before selling, buying a gym business + more
Get our new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE
In today's Q&A, Glen and John chat about:
ππΌ what should I do with my company shares after being made redundant?
ππ½ ASICβs mortgage broker's BID (best interests duty) review
ππΎ would you clear the mortgage if you received a big inheritance?
ππΏ if I turn my home into a rental, is negative gearing grandfathered?
ππ» selling a home: should we do a cosmetic reno, big reno or leave as is?
π how to choose a selling agent when you're ready to list
ππΌ community segment: tell us your good news!
ππ½ feeling behind in life, is it too late to start my career at 40?
ππΎ I bought a gym business that is draining me! Do I stick with it or quit?
ππΏ the afterparty: Glen's rage bait Instagram post
The Dip by Seth Godin: https://link.amazon/B0ji0gcLg
12 Months to Retire Right by Glen James & Vince Scully: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE
Buying or selling a home? See how John can help: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/
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26 October 2026, 6:10 pm - 44 minutes 38 secondsthe GXIQ quiz: are you smarter than the average Australian investor?
Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/
Glen is joined by Marc Jocum, senior ETF strategist at Global X to talk about what Australians actually know about investing and why less experienced investors are taking more risk than they realise. They touch on:
ππΌ insights from the 2026 GXIQ Investor Scorecard
ππΎ diversification vs diworsification
ππ½ the 5 investor trends
π why beginner investors are prioritising property
ππΏ IPO investing
ππ» the gender confidence gap
ππΎ where are advanced investors getting their education from?
ππΌ what do the results of GXIQ Investor Knowledge Quiz teach us?
π what Global X ETF investors are buying right now
This episode is brought to you by Global X ETFs. Take the GXIQ Investor Knowledge Quiz: https://www.globalxetfs.com.au/gxiq
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22 October 2026, 6:10 pm - 1 hour 14 minutes942b wwgd: young, living remote and on $240k, is this the life?
The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James & Rachelle Kroon is available now: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH
Kiera* is 22 and works as a machine operator in remote Queensland. Her partner Jack* is 25, also a machine operator. Together they own a small home and would like to know: should they buy an investment property, a future PPOR, or just find a block of land and start building their dream acreage life?
*Names have been changed for privacy
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21 October 2026, 6:10 pm - 1 hour 57 seconds942 investing in volatile markets, single stocks, gearing & what makes a successful investor
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Glen is joined by Scott Phillips, author & Chief Investment Officer at The Motley Fool Australia for a discussion about:
ππΌ what to do in volatile markets
ππ½ 23-hour US trading - good or bad for retail investors?
ππΎ when does investing in single stocks make sense
ππΏ Scott's background & new book, The One Page Investing Plan
ππ» traits of a successful investor
π Glen and Scott's investing philosophies
ππΌ gearing - should you borrow to invest?
Books mentioned:
The One-Page Investing Plan: https://link.amazon/B02sxnn6s
12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B0ic8jHeF
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19 October 2026, 6:10 pm - 54 minutes941b wwgd: one spender, one saver, one household, but two money systems
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Matt is 31 and living in Cairns with his fiancΓ©e Sharni. He feels like he's living pay-to-pay as a self-confessed spender so Glen takes a look under the hood of Matt's money situation to figure out what's actually going on!
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14 October 2026, 6:10 pm - 1 hour 2 minutes941 buying with a sibling, 24-year-old earning $200k, Tesla tax strategy, super insurance trap + more
Glen and Vince Scully's new book, 12 Months to Retire Right is available for pre-order now: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE
In this Q&A, Glen James is joined by Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth to discuss:
ππΌ a Skye Wealth insurance client case study
ππ½ why does Phil recommend an age 65 benefit period
ππΎ should I buy an apartment solo or buy a house with my brother?
ππΏ should I lease a Tesla Model Y to reduce my taxable income?
ππ» community question: what do you wish you'd known before upsizing your home?
π is this quote I received for financial advice reasonable?
ππΌ a 24yo earning over $200k - what would you invest in?
Mentioned in the episode:
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See how Skye Wealth can save you money on personal insurance: https://www.skye.com.au/client-savings
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12 October 2026, 6:10 pm - 1 hour 10 minutes940b wwgd: two investment properties, a Europe trip & should we buy in Melbourne?
The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James & Rachelle Kroon is available now: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH
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Rachel* and Jake* are 30 and 29, earning $320k combined with two investment properties and a Europe trip on the horizon. They're wondering whether to sell the investment properties to buy a home in Melbourne but they're keen to know what Glen would do.
*Names changed for privacy
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7 October 2026, 6:10 pm - 59 minutes 38 seconds940 sell $3.7m in property for ETFs, combining homes, moving to Sydney & early retirement income
Buy Glen and Vince Scully's new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE
In today's Q&A, Glen, John and Rach discuss:
ππΌ should we sell our positively geared properties to invest in shares?
ππ½ can I get a joint loan with my partner to add an extension to my house if he is not on title?
ππΎ community discussion: have you ever had a good income but nothing to show for it?
ππΏ should we move from Brisbane to Sydney for lifestyle at the risk of missing potential property growth in Brissy?
π wwyd? my plan is to quit full time work and live off investment income from age 45-60
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5 October 2026, 6:10 pm - 46 minutes 59 seconds939b AMA with GJ: rental ethics, money in relationships, speccy plays, how we make $ + more
Buy Glen and Vince Scully's new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE
Ask me anything! Glen answers your questions about:
ππΌ ethics as a landlord and investor
ππ½ his hardest lesson learned
ππΎ managing and sharing money in relationships
ππΏ his business journey and how the pod makes money
ππ» navigating inconsistent cashflow, hiring staff and deciding salaries
π what he's invested in with his play money
ππΌ the mindset of being a small business owner
ππ½ changing careers to become a financial adviser
ππΎ succession planning for the business
Mentioned in the episode:
Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller: https://link.amazon/B0bRDrWMl
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